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Girls Computer Science Talent Day
11 October 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Join the University of Leeds on Ada Lovelace Day for a fun and eye-opening programme!
This one day programme will provide young girls with an interest in STEM subjects with a unique opportunity to discover computer science, to think creatively, to play with ideas, concepts and tools, and to meet new people.
What’s on offer?
- A range of activities for young minds, aged 13-14 (year 9)
- Possibility to explore your own interests and those of others with an assigned mentor from the School of Computing
- Opportunities to engage with world class educators and researchers in computer science
- A stimulating, supportive and friendly environment
Activities include:
- Interactive lecture on Computer Science
- Demos and hands-on workshops, including puzzles, robots and artificial intelligence, medical applications and much more, led by university academics & researchers
- Coaching and pairing with computer science mentors
- Dinner and an exciting social programme to meet like-minded peers
When: 11 October, 2016, 2pm-9pm
Registration: By 28 Septemeber 2016
To book a place, please contact: Kerry Baker stem@leeds.ac.uk Registration is free (including dinner), but places are limited.